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Archive for the ‘Gadgets’ Category

Cuisipro pastry blender

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Pros: Sturdy, strong, tough, and did I mention, sturdy?
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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Cuisipro measuring spoons

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Pros: Handy odd sizes; balance well on counters; dishwasher-safe; sturdy
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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Cuisipro Snap Fit Cookie Cutters

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

Pros: Snap together for easy storage; dishwasher safe; strong plastic
Cons: Too-fine corners; won’t release dough
Rating: 2 out of 5

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Wine & Dine Trays

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Pros: Absolutely beautiful; handy; works quite well for its intended purpose
Cons: Not dishwasher safe; very special-purpose
Rating: 4 out of 5
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Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor

Friday, July 14th, 2006

Pros: Great quality; easy to clean; sharp sturdy blade; good colors
Cons: Haven’t found one yet
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Toddy Cafe Cold Brew System

Thursday, July 13th, 2006

Pros: Makes an amazing cup of coffee; reduces waste; makes coffee quick and easy day-to-day; reduces bitterness and acidity
Cons: Could use a lid; handle could be a little easier on the hands
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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OXO Winged Corkscrew

Tuesday, July 11th, 2006

Pros: Very easy on your hands; great leverage
Cons: Sometimes gets off-center
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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Oxo Uplift Tea Kettle

Tuesday, July 11th, 2006

Pros: Easy to pour; cool whistle
Cons: Easy to break; tough to clean; needs to be emptied right away; hot handle
Rating: 2.5 out of 5
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Oxo 9-inch Turkey Lifter

Tuesday, July 11th, 2006

Pros: Fills a handy niche
Cons: Could fill it better (bends under heavy turkey; whirling turkey!)
Rating: 3 out of 5
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Oxo Pump Action Salad Spinner

Tuesday, July 11th, 2006

Pros: Easy to pump; it has a brake!; durable; decent-sized capacity
Cons: Hard to dry off
Rating: 5 out of 5
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